National treasure Bill Nighy plays against type as a former football coach who takes an assorted bunch from London to the Homeless World Cup in Rome. Naturally, were this a Hollywood product, you'd expect them to triumph against all odds, but although it still ends up a feelgood affair, it's more concerned with mental health issues, principally the sense of stroppy aimlessness felt by the team's star striker. The standard sports drama boxes are still ticked, it goes on for far longer than necessary to make its point and the Japanese delegation at the competition are just used to run through all of Rome's best-known photogenic attractions. So, no great shakes on any front, but the at least the humour is gentle and sweet, making for a reasonable heartwarmer.
5/10
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